The Kingdom of Aeriwyn is collapsing under drought and pollution, ruled by the Ember King. Born from storm and sea, Stormy Princess rises not to conquer – but to restore. With wind, rain and wisdom, she battles elemental corruption, gathering allies and inspiring a new era of guardians.
| Chapter
5 River of Echoes
The Princess followed the flow of sludge that leaked from the refinery's waste tunnels into the River Solas. What she found chilled even her storm-harden heart.
Spirit of the river - once radiant beings shaped from foam and moonlight - floated twisted and pale, caught in black tendrils of industrial runoff. Their eyes blinked slowly, no longer recognizing the wind or rain. They wailed songs in backward tongues.
Stormy Princess knelt by the rivers edge and dipped her hand in the water. The corruption hissed at her touch. She winced, then plunged both arms in, summoning the storm.
Above, clouds spun like a whirlpool. Raindrops fell in reverse, lightning dance like veins through sky. The river screamed - and then... breathed. A current surged forward. Spirit gasped as their form shimmered, bones reforming into flowing translucence.
But the land would not forget the scar. It would take time, care, and guardianship to heal. A single spirit lingered behind, a childlike shape made of dew and feathers. "You're not just Stormy, it whispered. "You're the balance."
Stormy Princess smiled faintly, rising. Her gazed turned southward, where rumors spoke of the Ember King himself - a being who once bargained with the sun and stole it's hunger. She knew now: this was more than war. It was redemption.
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Storyboard Panels
Panel 1: The Scorched Kingdom
Wide shot of a dry, cracked landscape with lifeless tress. A school of birds flies across a faded sky. The once verdant Kingdom of Aeriwyn lies parched.
Tone: Somber, eerie stillness
Text Overlay: "The Kingdom of Aeriwyn had not heard thunder in a 100 years."
Panel 2: Dying Nature
Closer view of riverbed now dry, a forgotten toy boat stuck in the slit. In the distance, factory towers billow dark smoke.
Tone: Contrast of innocence and ruin
Action: Wind picks up dust, hinting change is coming.
Panel 3: Skyrend Peak
Dramatic vertical shot looking up the side of a jagged mountain cloaked in mist.
Tone: Mysterious and majestic
Text Overlay: "But in the mist-veiled heights of Skyrend Peak..."
Panel 4: The Stormy Princess Appears
Medium shot of Stormy Princess standing on the peak, arms outstretched as her cloak flutters like a thundercloud. Her eyes glow faintly with power.
Tone: Awe inspiring
Design Notes: Hair like wind swept rain, elements of both storm and grace.
Panel 5: Ancestral Flashback
Split Panel: One half shows the moment lightning hits the sea, the other shows a baby wrapped in seaweed and cloud, held by Sky Mother and Wave Father.
Tone: Mythic
Action: Narration floats in runic script - her origin is legendary.
Panel 6: Signs of Collapse
Series of 3 horizontal strips:
Tone: Urgent, ominous
Panel 7: Descent Begins
Wide shot from behind the Princess as she takes her first step down the mountain. Thunderclouds begin to coil above.
Tone: Hopeful yet foreboding
Text Overlay: "Tonight, the Princess would descend...."
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
What Is Stormy Princess
|
Main Characters
 |
 |
 |
| Stormy Princess | Lira | Gaia Whisperers |
 |
 |
| Cindershade | The Ember King |
| Gallery |
 |
 |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
 |
 |
 |
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Series Overview:
Stormy Princess: Balance of the Elements is a climate fantasy graphic novel and animated pitch about a girl born of storm and sea who restores a world ravaged by elemental collapse. She brings balance, not destruction - healing people, ecosystems, and even her enemies.
Core Themes
Climate healing and justice
Wisdom over violence
Elemental mythology
Redemption and resilience
Listening before striking
Format & Mediums
Primary: Graphic novel series (8 - 10 chapters)
Adaptable: Animated series, pitch deck, educational series
Visual: Ethereal 2D style with painterly textures and cinematic spreads
Targeted Audience: Upper MG / YA (10 - 18+) with crossover appeal
|
Stormy Princess Balance of the Elements |
|
by |
|
Godfrey D. Henneghan |
|
Author |
|
Self Published |
|
Copyright © 2025 |
Stormy Princess Balance of the Elements |
All Rights Reserved |
|
Stormy Princess TM |